Nineteen-year-old Jamie Atlee is preparing for the challenge of his young career as he lines up at the 2025 UIM GT30 European Championship in Viverone, northern Italy.
The event promises to be a showcase of Europe’s finest powerboat racing talent, with seventeen drivers from six nations battling it out for continental glory.
For Atlee, who impressed earlier this year with a sixth-place finish at the World Championships, it is another opportunity to prove himself on the international stage. With ambition burning bright, he heads to Italy determined to show his skill, composure and competitive edge against the very best in the class.
The Challenge Ahead
Atlee has been putting in countless hours of training and preparation to ensure he is ready for the demands of championship racing. His hard work reflects both his passion for the sport and his commitment to building a professional career in powerboat racing.
The weekend will begin with a timed qualification session, where drivers will fight for pole position. From there, the competition will unfold across four high-octane heats, each demanding absolute precision as competitors navigate the twists and turns of Lake Viverone.
The Setting
Lake Viverone provides a spectacular backdrop for the championship. Nestled in the foothills of north-west Italy, it is known for its beauty but also for the challenges it presents.
The calm appearance of the lake can be deceptive—shifting winds can quickly transform conditions, pushing drivers to adapt on the fly and testing their control to the limit.
From the Driver
Looking ahead to the competition, Atlee said:
“The competition is going to be fierce—seventeen of Europe’s top powerboat racers will be there to fight for the European Championship. Viverone is known for being a difficult course.
Despite the serene appearance of the lake, the wind can create some taxing conditions.
Recent test sessions have gone well, and along with the team I’m confident we can get some good results and hopefully bring home some silverware.
I must thank my team and sponsors for enabling me to compete and giving me this fantastic opportunity.”
| GT30 Entry List – Viverone, Italy (12–14 September 2025) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Driver | Country | Heat 1 | Heat 2 | Heat 3 | Heat 4 | Points | Team |
| 2 | Andres Virumann | 🇪🇪 EST | Viru Racing | |||||
| 7 | Karl Soodla | 🇪🇪 EST | Viru Racing | |||||
| 8 | Stefano Genova | 🇮🇹 ITA | Rainbow Team | |||||
| 9 | Luca Baggioli | 🇮🇹 ITA | Milano Racing | |||||
| 10 | Ashley Penfold | 🇬🇧 GBR | Ashley Penfold Racing Team | |||||
| 11 | Jacopo Ravasio | 🇮🇹 ITA | ||||||
| 14 | Edoardo Chiesa | 🇮🇹 ITA | Rainbow Team | |||||
| 16 | Riccardo Colonna | 🇮🇹 ITA | ||||||
| 18 | Jaime Atlee | 🇬🇧 GBR | Jelf Racing Team | |||||
| 26 | Erik Suuk | 🇪🇪 EST | Viru Racing | |||||
| 29 | Riccardo Costa | 🇮🇹 ITA | Milano Racing | |||||
| 32 | Andrea Cavalloni | 🇮🇹 ITA | ||||||
| 37 | Mattia Andreani | 🇮🇹 ITA | Rainbow Team | |||||
| 42 | Mantas Kucinavicius | 🇱🇹 LTU | Riabko Racing Team | |||||
| 50 | Marcin Kociucki | 🇵🇱 POL | Polska Powerboat | |||||
| 99 | Lorenzo De Biasi | 🇮🇹 ITA | Milano Racing | |||||
| 199 | Peter Sandor | 🇭🇺 HUN | Hungarian Speed Team | |||||
| GT30 Driver Bios – Viverone 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Driver | Country | Bio |
| Andres Virumann | 🇪🇪 EST | Estonian rising star with a background in junior hydroplane racing. Known for precision and consistency. |
| Karl Soodla | 🇪🇪 EST | Aggressive on turns and a podium contender in Baltic circuits. Teammate of Virumann at Viru Racing. |
| Stefano Genova | 🇮🇹 ITA | Veteran of the Italian GT30 scene, racing with Rainbow Team since 2022. Known for smooth handling and racecraft. |
| Luca Baggioli | 🇮🇹 ITA | Young talent from Milan, trained under the FIM Junior Elite program. Shows promise in technical circuits. |
| Ashley Penfold | 🇬🇧 GBR | British powerhouse, known for fearless starts and aggressive overtakes. |
| Jaime Atlee | 🇬🇧 GBR | Technical racer with a background in engineering. Brings strategy and precision to every lap. |
| Mantas Kucinavicius | 🇱🇹 LTU | Lithuanian national champion, racing with Riabko Racing Team. Dominates in high-speed conditions. |
| Marcin Kociucki | 🇵🇱 POL | Representing Polska Powerboat, known for endurance and late-race surges. A consistent top-10 finisher. |
| Peter Sandor | 🇭🇺 HUN | Hungarian veteran, racing since 2015 with Hungarian Speed Team. Brings experience and tactical awareness. |
| Jacopo Ravasio | 🇮🇹 ITA | Emerging Italian driver with strong regional results. Making his GT30 debut at Viverone. |
| Riccardo Colonna | 🇮🇹 ITA | Private entry with a background in amateur hydroplane racing. Known for steady improvement. |
| Andrea Cavalloni | 🇮🇹 ITA | Newcomer to the GT30 circuit. Trained under local Italian racing programs. |
| Mattia Andreani | 🇮🇹 ITA | Rainbow Team junior driver. Known for quick reflexes and adaptability in changing water conditions. |
| Edoardo Chiesa | 🇮🇹 ITA | Experienced Italian racer with multiple podiums in national GT30 events. A Rainbow Team regular. |
| Riccardo Costa | 🇮🇹 ITA | Milano Racing’s youngest entrant. Known for bold overtakes and high cornering speeds. |
| Lorenzo De Biasi | 🇮🇹 ITA | Veteran of the Italian circuit. Brings consistency and technical finesse to the Milano Racing lineup. |
Nikki Drummond has been instrumental in promoting powerboat racing through her reporting and her roles within the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), including serving as a Powerboat Racing Officer.
Her journalistic work spans both UK and international racing, and she currently manages media for the F1 Atlantic Team, Jelf Racing, and other competitors. Drummond’s insights and coverage have appeared in a variety of publications, significantly contributing to the visibility and growth of the sport.